[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Reasons that KC lost to the Texans:

1) Mauled by Carlos Hyde and the run game.

2) Critical fumble by Mahomes that led to a quick Houston score and turned the game.

3) Hobbled Mahomes in the 2nd half and depleted roster.

4) Officiating agenda to keep the game close in the first half.

Can't guarantee that there won't be zebra manipulation, but the other problems won't be present this time.

I think that game can effectively be thrown out, particularly given that we have an entirely different D-line than the one that played that day.

Houston's D will be the worst we've faced in a long time. Possibly all year. Even if they're moving the ball, we should be able to outscore them. But barring turnovers, I see a double digit win.

Also, note that it took ALL FOUR of those reasons for the Chiefs to lose by 7. Maybe 1 or 2 of them happen again...but all 4? Unlikely.